How to carve a pumpkin with power drill

How to carve a pumpkin with power drill

The power drill is not the first tool associated with carving pumpkins. However, it turns out that it works great. Thanks to it, making the pretty pumpkin lantern is easy. Take a look at our tutorial on how to carve a pumpkin with power drill and do not hesitate to make your own pumpkin lantern.

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How to carve a pumpkin with power drill?

Tutorial made for Stanley Black and Decker Poland

WyTenTeguj team
  1. Start with a design. Sketch a pattern on a piece of paper or use a ready-made template (the size of the drill used is marked on the template). Plan holes in different sizes, it will make the end result more interesting.
Pumpkin lantern Pattern
Pumpkin lantern Pattern

2. Prepare equipment, pumpkins and secure the workplace.

You will need:

  • Paper and pencil (optional to make a sketch of the design)
  • Pumpkin
  • Marker
  • Knife
  • Tablespoon
  • Power drill
  • Drills in different sizes
  • Toothpick
  • Heater or candle
  • Lighter
Materials needed to make pumpkin lanterns

3. Cut a circle on the bottom, and then pry it out with the spoon handle. You can also cut off the top of the pumpkin, but then it will be more visible.

4. Hollow out the pumpkin using a tablespoon. Remove any soft insides. The hard parts of the pumpkin have a longer life.

Making of pumpkin lantern - hollowing out the pumpkin

5. Draw the desired pattern on the pumpkin with a marker. In case of a mistake, the marker can be easily wiped off and started again. It doesn’t have to be very precise, it’s about choosing a place and marking the proportions.

6. Begin drilling holes according to the pattern. The drill bit easily enters the pumpkins, at the same time the skin of the pumpkin is hard enough that you can leave small spaces between the holes, about half a centimeter.

Tip: Use drill bits of different sizes, this will give the pattern depth and give you a WOW effect 🙂

7. Clean the pumpkin, wipe off the marker and remove the clogged holes with a toothpick.

Cleaning the pumpkin lantern

8. Place the lit warmer on the bottom and enjoy the beautiful autumn pumpkin decoration.

How to carve a pumpkin with power drill
How to carve a pumpkin with power drill
How to carve a pumpkin with power drill
How to carve a pumpkin with power drill
How to carve a pumpkin with power drill
How to carve a pumpkin with power drill
How to carve a pumpkin with power drill

Check out our ideas

If you are looking for other Halloween DIY then you will find it in the Halloween section.

You can find more DIY decoration ideas in our decorations section.

You can find more ideas for playing with children in the DIY with children section.

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